tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14099844.post5446149351159428073..comments2016-12-03T23:47:33.581-05:00Comments on Culinary in the Desert: Our first try at homemade tamales...Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12900263145684208002noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14099844.post-41051358897689042742008-01-02T19:06:00.000-05:002008-01-02T19:06:00.000-05:00Hi Jenn,The recipe calls for quick-cooking grits t...Hi Jenn,<BR/><BR/>The recipe calls for quick-cooking grits to be added, but they are not "cooked" before hand and then added. It is just the dry grains.Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12900263145684208002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14099844.post-90856232112553041872008-01-02T19:04:00.000-05:002008-01-02T19:04:00.000-05:00Hi Joe, I need help with this recipe. I made them ...Hi Joe, I need help with this recipe. I made them last week and the filling was terrific, I roasted a butternut squash for the puree, but had problems with the batter. It spread great and seemed thick enough, but didn't puff up at all when I steamed the tamales. I am wondering about the grits. Are you supposed to make the grits or add them dry? I made them and then didn't need to add any vegetable broth. Did I do this wrong? Thanks, I love your site. It has been great inspiration for me.Jennnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14099844.post-22253428704121283532007-12-19T22:54:00.000-05:002007-12-19T22:54:00.000-05:00Kalyn - Thank you! We had fun making these tamale...Kalyn - Thank you! We had fun making these tamales, but you are right, it is quite a process!<BR/><BR/>Lewis - Thanks!<BR/><BR/>Ally - I love making goodies to send or give away. <BR/><BR/>Courtney - They really are not too tough... they just take awhile to prepare. Having help also makes it much easier!<BR/><BR/>Laura - To be fair, I think I would have to try them side by side as it has been over 2 years since we had the traditional ones back in Phoenix. I quite liked these though as the batter was quite light and moist.<BR/><BR/>Ana - Thanks!Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12900263145684208002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14099844.post-31778259457541452452007-12-19T22:02:00.000-05:002007-12-19T22:02:00.000-05:00Nicely done Joe, they look perfect! I love the ing...Nicely done Joe, they look perfect! I love the ingredients you used on the filling, this might have been quite tasty!!<BR/>AnaAnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02059525939843970727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14099844.post-512547111575251382007-12-19T21:38:00.000-05:002007-12-19T21:38:00.000-05:00So Joe, I am interested as to how you thought the ...So Joe, I am interested as to how you thought the flavor of your masa dough compared to traditional tamales made with lard. I have made a fair amount of tamales in my life and have always used shortening, but I think they are missing something. I love tamales, but they are time consuming.Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11412946899960151451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14099844.post-54638970651365846732007-12-19T19:42:00.000-05:002007-12-19T19:42:00.000-05:00You do deserve some time off from baking/cooking, ...You do deserve some time off from baking/cooking, but I am glad that you are continuing to post! <BR/><BR/>I have always wanted to make tamales, but have been way too intimidated by them. I am very impressed! They look beautiful!<BR/><BR/>CourtneyCourtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02368500891285543351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14099844.post-38969581622043187032007-12-19T10:22:00.000-05:002007-12-19T10:22:00.000-05:00Hi ! Just wanted to say I think you are terrififc!...Hi ! Just wanted to say I think you are terrififc! Really all of those goodies and the care and effort you put into your daily life is pretty inspiring!<BR/>allyallynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14099844.post-30921267846458262362007-12-19T00:09:00.000-05:002007-12-19T00:09:00.000-05:00Way braver than I am! They look great!Way braver than I am! They look great!Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10239004596172058740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14099844.post-22209168741782111982007-12-18T22:19:00.000-05:002007-12-18T22:19:00.000-05:00I am impressed. My sister-in-law is from Mexico a...I am impressed. My sister-in-law is from Mexico and I've helped her make them once, quite a process. You guys are amazing with all those Christmas goodies too.Kalynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02499065771517548587noreply@blogger.com